EHS Professional

Description:

Injury Prevention Specialist

The client is seeking a Full-time Injury Prevention Specialist to support our growing team. You will be responsible for providing injury prevention solutions to our employees in an industrial setting. Your background in healthcare, sports medicine or athletic training will be key to providing these solutions.

We are looking for motivated, professional and outgoing self-starters with a passion to serve others. This role requires the ability to work with a team and autonomously deliver value to our employees. The primary function of this position will be to interact with employees and coach them on ways to perform their tasks in a manner which supports their overall safety and health. You will have regular interactions with management, operations supervisors, safety teams, and occupational safety professionals.

Responsibilities:

Provide coaching on health-related issues to help participants decrease likelihood of injury, optimize movement, and achieve personal wellness goals. Coaching may include soft tissue management for physical issues, nutrition recommendations, fitness and early intervention options, and development and roll-out of stretching / warm-up programs.

Provide reactive and preventative medical care for employees, including:

Triage on-site incidents where employees report a potential injury and provide First Aid treatment as necessary.

Provide preventative care where employees identify discomfort, including range of motion assessment and physical manipulation (beneath OSHA medical treatment)

Raise awareness for ergonomics / health / fitness programs with general population, including:

Attending start-up meetings and staff meetings for discussions

Developing and delivering health promotions and training content

Manage the worker’s compensation program for injured employees, including providing the first report of injury and coordinating return to work.

Maintain functional capacity worksheets and evaluate employee’s ability to meet physical job demands (general and return to work)

Participate in incident investigations and ergonomic assessments using site tools.

Prepare reports and data analysis to show impact of Health Management programs.

Function as a member of the site EHS team and support various activities and programs, including:

Leading site ergonomics team (office and industrial ergonomic)

Evaluating Good Observations and Near Misses raised by employees

Coordinating with vendors coming on site to perform medical surveillance

Coordinating emergency response team for medical responses

Supporting emergency drills and inspection of emergency equipment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in health, wellness or exercise related field (e.g., Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Kinesiotherapy, Nutrition, Health Promotions or Allied Health equivalent) is preferred.

Proper certification/licensure at time of employment (e.g., certified Athletic Trainer, Kinesiologist, Exercise Physiologist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant or similar)

Minimum of 3 years of applied work experience in industrial or clinical settings preferred.

Ability to stand / walk for extended periods while interacting with employees. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Client service experience preferred.

Medical specialties:

Orthopedics

Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Sports Medicine

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

Certified Athletic Trainer or equivalent. Licensed Athletic Trainer preferred

Must-Have Skills

Proactive Focus: Coaching employees, solving issues, and working on improvements.

Knowledge in Care: Reactive and preventative care, including exercises.

Organizational Skills: Data input and system management.

Leadership: Ability to assist and lead the team during events.

Communication: Effective interaction with employees at all levels.

Clinical Experience: Handling injuries proactively.

Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 years

Field Experience: Some field experience required

Note :

Flexible start times between 7AM - 8AM to 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Travel: Not required

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• EHS: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Newark, DE 19702 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, DE 19702: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $32